Georgia Tech vs Pittsburgh Prediction 2/25/25 College Basketball Picks

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are visiting the Pitt Panthers on Tuesday, February 25th at the Petersen Events Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Pitt Panthers Prediction. We will examine:

The Pitt Panthers’ recent form and player performance

The North Carolina Central Eagles’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Pitt Panthers

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Recent betting trends in games played between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Pitt Panthers

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Pitt Panthers game

Pitt Panthers Preview

The Pitt Panthers have a 16-11 record this season and are sitting in 9th place in the ACC. Pitt is coming off a 72-76 loss to Notre Dame. The Panthers are 12-14 against the spread, and 15-100-2 in over/under, while having a 12-3 home record. 

Offensively, Pitt is averaging 77.1 points per game, which ranks 94th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 71.2 points per game (164th). The Panthers shoot 46% from the field (118th) and 35.5% from beyond the arc (94th). The Panthers shoot 78.3% from the free-throw line, which is the 15th-best in the nation, and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game (285th).

Jaland Lowe leads Pitt in scoring with an average of 16.4 points, 4 rebounds, and a team-high 5.2 assists, while Ishmael Leggett adds 16.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Pittsburgh will play against Louisville following this one.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Preview

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have a 13-14 record this season and are sitting in 10th place in the AAC. The Yellow Jackets are coming off a 54-69 loss to Boston College. The Yellow Jackets are 11-16 against the spread, and 11-16 in over/under, while having a 1-8 road record this season.

Offensively, Georgia Tech is averaging 73.8 points per game, which ranks 190th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 73.3 points per game (231st). The Yellow Jackets shoot 44.2% from the field (218th) and 34.1% from beyond the arc (180th). The Yellow Jackets shoot 66.7% from the free-throw line (328th) and are grabbing 36.9 rebounds per game (98th).

Lance Terry leads Georgia Tech in scoring, with an average of 14.6 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Naithan George adds 12.9 points, 4 rebounds, and a team-high 6.3 assists per game. Georgia Tech will take on NC State and Miami after this game.

Why the Pittsburgh Panthers will win

• Pittsburgh has won 15 of its last 16 night games at Petersen Events Center.
• Georgia Tech has lost four of its last five road night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Georgia Tech’s last five games.

Why the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will win

• Georgia Tech has won each of its last three games following a road loss.
• Pittsburgh has lost four of its last five games following a road loss.
• Pittsburgh has lost the first half in each of its last six night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Eleven of Georgia Tech’s last 12 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
• Six of the last seven night games between Georgia Tech and Pittsburgh have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Pittsburgh ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (78.3%).
• Pittsburgh ranks T23rd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.9).

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Pitt Panthers Prediction

Pitt is 4-0 in their last 4 meetings against Georgia Tech, and are 3-1 against the spread. Under is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Pitt won 72-64 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

In this Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Pitt Panthers Prediction, Pitt is coming as a -8.5 home favorite. Pitt is rightfully favored, as they have been extremely strong at home, while Georgia Tech has been terrible on the road, with just one win in their nine road games this season. Pitt has been struggling lately, as they are 2-5 in their last 7 games and 0-3-1 against the spread in their last 4. On the other hand, Georgia Tech is 4-2 in their last 6 games and 5-3 against the spread in their last 8. I expect the guests to keep this one close, given the inability of the hosts to cover large spreads. Take the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and lay the plus points on the road in this matchup.